Nadine O’Regan: The perils of life on a pedestal

Why do I feel a little sorry for Sally Rooney? Because some of the media seem to want to kick her off a pedestal that they put her on, and that she never wanted or sought

Sally Rooney’s new novel, Beautiful World, Where Are You, is due for publication this week. The talented and successful author seems to have become a target for some sections of the media